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So you’ve got yourself a straight razor and there you are, stood in front of the
bathroom mirror, gazing dubiously at this object in your hand that is the stuff of
legend. Will you still have both ears after you’re finished or will you end up looking
like you’ve been in a fight in a Marseilles waterfront bar? Truth is that, unless
you’re totally and utterly hamfisted, the worst that will happen is you’ll end up
with a couple of nicks. And because the blade is so sharp you’ll find a touch from
a styptic pencil will stop the skin leakage pretty much instantly. That’s not to
say you can’t cut yourself with a straight razor -
Caring for a straight razor involves a bit more attention than holding it under a
running tap then chucking it in the bathroom cabinet. This course of action might
be okay for a cheap disposable safety razor, or even the more expensive variety -
On the following page we’ll look at caring for your razor at greater length but for now, some do’s and don’ts.
DO -
- Rinse your razor thoroughly after use, taking care to remove all trace of soap.
- Allow it to dry before storing it away in its box.
- Put it out of reach of children! This might seem obvious but kids seem to love these things.
- Always treat it with the respect you’d show anything that’s very sharp.
DON’T -
- Bang the edge of the blade on the sink if rinsing -
it can break! - Use it as a box cutter/letter opener/pencil sharpener -
you will ruin it! - Leave it lying around open when lathering your face etc. -
your fingers will regret it! - Ever, ever, EVER use it to behead a pimple or lance a boil -
the results can be truly horrible. - Use it for any purpose than the one it’s made for -
to shave your face.
It’s commonsense, really.
So now -
to get more information on -
Using and caring for your straight razor
Disclaimer: All advice given on this site concerning shaving methods and the use of straight razors is given in good faith, however, we cannot be held responsible for any personal or other injury caused by the use of straight razors or by following these advice articles no matter how caused. THESE ITEMS ARE NOT TOYS.